2026 END-OF-SEASON POOL ALERT:
Outdoor pools at state parks are now closed on weekdays and open on weekends only (Saturday/Sunday). On Labor Day weekend, outdoor pools should be open Sat., Sun., and Mon., closing for the season after Sept. 7, 2026. Hours and days of operation are subject to change due to limited guards, inclement weather, etc. Please check Facebook or call the property for current information.
SADDLE BARN TEMPORARILY CLOSED: The saddle barn will be closed as the search for a new operator continues.
PARK OPEN: The park is open for use, and the nature center and Canyon Inn are open and operating. 3.7 miles of trail are open for hiking, but many park trails remain closed due to the March 31, 2023 tornado damage. The campground remains closed indefinitely as cleanup continues. Read about recovery efforts.
THE POOL IS OPEN SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY. WEEKDAY HOURS VARY AND IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CONTACT THE PROPERTY DIRECTLY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
DAILY ENTRANCE FEES: FOR CARS, TRUCKS AND CAMPERS, THE ENTRANCE FEE IS $7 PER VEHICLE FOR IN-STATE PLATES AT ALL STATE PARK PROPERTIES, EXCEPT PROPHETSTOWN/HISTORIC FARM WHICH IS $8. THE ENTRANCE FEE IS $15 PER VEHICLE FOR OUT-OF-STATE PLATES AT ALL STATE PARK PROPERTIES, EXCEPT PROPHETSTOWN/HISTORIC FARM IS $16 AND INDIANA DUNES IS $20 (SEVEN DAYS A WEEK INCLUDING HOLIDAYS.) FOR PEDESTRIANS, BICYCLES, BUSES AND PASSENGER VANS, THE ENTRANCE FEE IS $2 PER PERSON. WHEN STAYING OVERNIGHT, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE ENTRANCE FEE THE FIRST TIME YOU ENTER AND YOUR RECEIPT OR HANG TAG WILL SERVE AS YOUR IN/OUT PASS THE REMAINDER OF YOUR STAY.
ANNUAL ENTRANCE PASSES: INDIANA RESIDENT ANNUAL ENTRANCE PASSES (AEP) ARE $50. NON-RESIDENT ANNUAL ENTRANCE PASSES (NRAEP) ARE $120. GOLDEN HOOSIER PASSES ARE $25 (ALL TYPES: OVER 65, DHV, AND SSDI).
AMPLIFIERS, PA SYSTEMS, PORTABLE HEATING OR A/C UNITS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED; FIREARMS, CO2 GUNS, SPEAR GUNS, BOW & ARROWS, CROSSBOWS AND ANY OTHER MECHANICAL DEVICE WHICH CAN CAUSE DEATH OR INJURY TO ANIMALS OR PEOPLE OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY MAY NOT BE USED.
LEASING OR SUB-LEASING OF FACILITIES IS PROHIBITED.
SIGNS, DECORATIONS, ETC. ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE AFFIXED TO ANY TREE, POST, SIGN AND/OR PROPERTY STRUCTURE.
PETS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEASH OF 6 FT. OR LESS AND ATTENDED TO AT ALL TIMES.
